Australia's Resource Boom Is Losing Steam
"Australia's multibillion-dollar spending boom on resources is losing momentum unexpectedly rapidly, with several projects on hold or canceled as commodity prices fall and banks become less willing to lend."

India cracks down on Internet after communal violence
"India pressed social media websites including Facebook and Twitter on Tuesday to remove 'inflammatory' content it said helped spread rumors that sparked an exodus of migrants from some Indian cities last week."